Century Theatre: Access All Areas

Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire

The Theatre On Wheels: A True Tale Of Grit And Determination! The Century Theatre is Britain’s oldest surviving travelling theatre. At the end…

The Century Theatre, built after the second world war as a travelling theatre, is truly unique.
Hear about the fascinating history, the amazing engineering involved and take a look behind the scenes. Our volunteers will give you a VIP tour!
The Theatre On Wheels: A True Tale Of Grit And Determination!
The Century Theatre is Britain’s oldest surviving travelling theatre. At the end of World War 2 in 1945 many city centre theatres had been destroyed and elsewhere performance facilities were very poor. The theatre was created to fill this need by being a completely portable stage, auditorium, and dressing rooms, together with box office, mobile living quarters, offices and stores.
Find out why it was built, how the money was raised, the engineering behind the project, what it was like to go on tour, and the theatre today.
It is informal and fun with plenty of opportunity for you to get involved. Enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits and then go back stage to see where all the magic happens. Perhaps give us song or a dance - the stage is yours!
See fascinating archives and touch the actual chair that Agatha Christie commissioned.
Have a nose in the technical box if that's what floats your boat, our experts will be on hand to answer any questions.

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: Open 1100 to 1600 with 4 tours per day
• Sun 16 Sept: Open 1100 to 1600 with 4 tours per day

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: The foyer, outside areas and auditorium are wheelchair friendly but the backstage is difficult to navigate and not suitable for wheelchairs

Additional information: Max 10 people per tour/event. Event Duration: 1 hour per tour but site open all day.

Directions: Entry off Chiswell Drive

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‘The 18th Century Grand Tour’

Great Meeting House, East Bond Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4SX

Discover more about how eighteenth-century travellers experienced and represented the urban environments they encountered as they made the Grand…

The Leicester Georgian Interest Group is launched with a public lecture by Professor Roey Sweet, Professor of Urban History at the University of Leicester.
Discover more about how eighteenth-century travellers experienced and represented the urban environments they encountered as they made the Grand Tour to Italy in the Georgian Period. The lecture will examine the changing responses of the British to the cities of Florence, Rome, Naples and Venice, during a period of unprecedented urbanisation at home.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Public Lecture 1730-1830

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Eventbrite page information to follow Email: https://bit.ly/2L6sgNS

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Abbey Pumping Station Museum Transport Shed Tours

Abbey Pumping Station Museum, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PX

Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage.…

Delve into Abbey Pumping Station's Transport Shed to discover an array of fascinating vehicles.
Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying Leicester's industrial, technological and scientific heritage. Situated adjacent to the National Space Centre, the two attractions tell the story of over 200 years of science and technology from the early days of steam and industry, to the space exploration of today. Join a tour of the transport shed, home to several historic vehicles including Fire Engines, Buses and Steam Powered vehicles.

Opening Times

• Sat 15 Sept: Tours 1130, 1215, 1400, 1445, 1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: Abbey Pumping Station Museum is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchair/prams. However there is limited room in the Transport Shed for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Please also note that the floor is uneven in places. It is an industrial site so it is advised that sensible shoes are worn.

Additional information: Max 15 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . Dogs are welcome in outside areas only.

Directions: Situated next door to the Space Centre.

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All Saints’ Church: War Memorials Project

All Saints Church, Highcross Street , Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4PH

Over 40 war memorials of various types have been taken into care preventing them from being permanently lost, including some recently acquired…

All Saints' Church is one of only five churches to survive from medieval Leicester. The chancel of the church now provides a safe home for many different types of war memorials, disguarded from buildings that have closed or changed their use.

Over 40 war memorials of various types have been taken into care preventing them from being permanently lost, including some recently acquired spectacular memorials such as a 10 feet 8 inches tall stained glass World War II window.
This is a unique opportunity to see the memorials and the story boards and view the light boxes of the three stained glass World War I memorial windows from the now closed St Saviour's Church.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1400-1700
• Fri 7 Sept: 1500-1800
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1800
• Sun 9 Sept: 1430-1700

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: There is limited disabled parking. There is a gentle, anti-slip ramp into the Chancel. Families are welcome but there are no specific features for children.

Additional information: The war memorials are situated in the de-consecrated part of the church. There is a well tended cemetery at the rear of the church. This year several additional war memorials have been taken in. If you have an interest in family history this event will be of interest. Access is also available to the main part of All Saints Church.

Directions: All Saints' Church is the prominent church with gilt clock at the Vaughan Way end of Highcross Street. The entrance, which will be marked by banners, is at the rear of All Saints.

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Belgrave Cemetery

Belgrave Cemetery, Red Hill Way, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3EX

The Victorian Belgrave Cemetery contains a large number of graves and memorials to those killed in both World Wars resting in an arboretum of 100…

Victorian/Edwardian Cemetery set in five and a half acres. Drop in event. A guided walk is also available.
The Victorian Belgrave Cemetery contains a large number of graves and memorials to those killed in both World Wars resting in an arboretum of 100 year old trees. The Friends of Belgrave Cemetery will be on hand to highlight the interesting stories behind some of those laid to rest there and there is an opportunity to join a guided walk. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in event.

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: 1000-1200; Guided walk 1100

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Sensible footwear must be worn. No specific disabled parking but plenty of parking spaces available. Pushchair/pram access on footpaths only. Cemetery information for visitors trying to find a particular grave will also be available.

Additional information: Belgrave is a working cemetery and must be treated with respect at all times. Anyone walking on the grass does so at their own risk.

Directions: Near Red Hill island at the junction of the A6 and Red Hill Way A563. Grid reference SK588079.

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Belgrave Hall and Gardens Heritage Tours

Belgrave Hall and Gardens, Church Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PE

An 18th century period house surrounded by historic walled gardens, Belgrave Hall provides an oasis of tranquillity in a busy city. Located in the…

An 18th century period house set in two acres of attractive gardens. Drop in or book onto a heritage tour.
An 18th century period house surrounded by historic walled gardens, Belgrave Hall provides an oasis of tranquillity in a busy city. Located in the Belgrave Conservation Area, the Hall is surrounded by fascinating historic buildings including the National School, Cross Corners, St Peter's Church and Belgrave House. Join a tour to learn more about its history and the families who once lived there or simply drop in to enjoy the Hall and gardens.

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1600, Tours 1130, 1230, 1330, 1430, 1530

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Main site is free to explore but tours must be pre-booked Contact: Visit leicester Call: 0116 299 4444

Access Information: Ground floor of hall and gardens are wheelchair and pushchair/pram accessible. Disabled parking available on Church Road.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

Directions: From A6/A563 junction at Redhill roundabout take 06303 Loughborough Road towards city, signed Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Turn right at traffic lights and left at Talbot Public House.

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Bishop Street Methodist Church

Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AF

A Georgian Grade II listed historic Methodist Chapel with an impressive interior including a beautifully carved Father Smith organ case. Other…

Historic Methodist Chapel in the centre of Leicester, with spectacular intorior, special exhibitions and children's dressing-up.
A Georgian Grade II listed historic Methodist Chapel with an impressive interior including a beautifully carved Father Smith organ case. Other highlights of the interior include the horseshoe gallery and Italianate wrought ironwork on the pulpit. There will be guided tours of the chapel and heritage room, and an opportunity for family historians to consult our historic registers and additional heritage displays. There will be a special display on Leicester's 19th century pioneering women preachers. The Chapel Café will be open.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Ramped access to the church. Disabled parking bays on Bishop Street and surrounding Streets. Also on-street metered parking on Bishop Street and surrounding streets, and plenty of nearby car parks.

Directions: The Church faces Town Hall Square, in the centre of Leicester, near the Central Library.

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Castle Gardens and Motte

Meeting Place - Westbridge Gates, Westbridge/St Augustine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire

Opened as a public open space and park in 1926, Leicester's Castle gardens were originally part of the castle complex and give an insight into…

Leicester's parks have been used for recreation by generations of people.
Opened as a public open space and park in 1926, Leicester's Castle gardens were originally part of the castle complex and give an insight into Leicester's past.

Enjoy a guided wak in the peaceful gardens and fresh air and discover more about its links with Leicester Castle and Motte.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Guided walk 1430

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Additional information: Max 25 people per tour/event. Event Duration: 1 hour. There is limited parking in the immediate area.

Directions: Castle Gardens are located approximately a quarter of a mile to the west of the City Centre. Entrances are located on St Augustine Road, Castle Street and The Newarke.

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Central Baptist Church and William Carey Museum

Central Baptist Church, Charles Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1LA

Founded in 1832 the recently restored Central Baptist Church opens its doors for you to explore its beautiful interior. The church houses the…

Drop in event at the Central Baptist Church and William Carey Museum which has been enhanced by recent renovations.
Founded in 1832 the recently restored Central Baptist Church opens its doors for you to explore its beautiful interior. The church houses the William Carey Museum which celebrates the life of the famous missionary who left Leicester to translate the bible into 5 Indian languages and the New Testament into 20 more. Drop in event.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1000-1600
• Fri 7 Sept: 1000-1600
• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600
• Thurs 13 Sept: 1000-1600
• Fri 14 Sept: 1000-1600
• Sat 15 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Wheelchair access and entry by the side door. Please see a steward on arrival.

Additional information: On street parking on meters outside the building. Multi storey car park on nearby Rutland Street.

Directions: Adjacent to Kwikfit. Close to Halford Street junction. 100 metres from Rutland Street/Charles Street junction.

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De Montfort Hall Back Stage Tour

De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RU

De Montfort Hall built in 1913 originally as a concert hall is one of the East Midlands largest entertainment venues. Visitors are invited to join…

One of East Midlands' largest entertainment venues opens it's back stage doors to highlight it's interesting history.
De Montfort Hall built in 1913 originally as a concert hall is one of the East Midlands largest entertainment venues. Visitors are invited to join a rare behind-the-scenes tour to discover more about the workings of the Hall's magnificent pipe organ. See the dressing rooms used by the stars and even step out onto the stage!

Opening Times

• Fri 14 Sept: Tours 1100, 1400, 1630
• Sat 15 Sept: Tour 1000

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: De Montfort Hall Box Office Call: 0116 233 3111

Access Information: Lift is an option to most areas. Long periods of standing in various areas of the building as tours can last between 60 to 90 minutes. Disabled parking spaces are available in the front gardens of the Hall. Restricted to children aged 11 and over accompanied by an adult.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: 60-90 minutes.

Directions: Adjacent to Victoria Park

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Georgian Leicester Walking Tour

Leicester Cathedral, Leicester, Leicestershire

Join an expert led walking tour from Leicester Cathedral to New Walk Museum. The 'Georgian Leicester' walk will highlight one of the city's most…

This tour is part of a series of public events to launch the new Leicester Georgian Interest Group. It is sponsored by the Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Join an expert led walking tour from Leicester Cathedral to New Walk Museum. The 'Georgian Leicester' walk will highlight one of the city's most historically important areas and identify interesting architectural heritage from the eighteenth century.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: Guided Walking Tour 1030-1230

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: Sensible shoes should be worn as some floor surfaces are uneven.

Directions: Please meet at the main entrance to Leicester Cathedral in Cathedral Gardens.

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Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel

Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel, 45 East Bond Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4SX

The earliest brick building of any significance in Leicester. Built by dissenters in 1708, and still witness to reason, freedom and tolerance in…

Visit chapel and gardens, tour guide every hour.
The earliest brick building of any significance in Leicester. Built by dissenters in 1708, and still witness to reason, freedom and tolerance in religion. Plaques commemorate the lives of prominent Leicester citizens.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1100-1700
• Sun 9 Sept: 1100-1700

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Sunday service 11.00-12.00 am, visitors welcome.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

Directions: A five-minute stroll down Churchgate from Leicester clock tower, off St Peter's Lane.

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Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative Walking Tour

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5DB

One of the most historically important parts of the city, the Greyfriars area is undergoing significant regeneration. Working with local property…

The Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative is regenerating this forgotten area and is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
One of the most historically important parts of the city, the Greyfriars area is undergoing significant regeneration. Working with local property owners in the 'forgotten' streets south of the cathedral, many changes have been made and this walking tour will highlight them and give an insight to further work also proposed for the area.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 1600 - 1700
• Sat 8 Sept: 1400 - 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: Sensible shoes should be worn as some floor surfaces are uneven.

Directions: The meeting point for the walking tour is by the Richard III statue by Cathedral Gardens.

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Historic Abbey Park

Abbey Park Gates, Abbey Park, Leicester, Leicestershire

In 1882 Leicester welcomed royal visitors when Abbey Park was officially opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Originally smaller, it was…

Leicester's parks have been a place of recreation for generations.
In 1882 Leicester welcomed royal visitors when Abbey Park was officially opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Originally smaller, it was later extended to include the site of the 12th century Leicester Abbey, the location of the death of Cardinal Wolsey in 1530. Join a guided tour of sites of historical interest including Abbot Penny's Wall and Cavendish House alongside the modern recreational facilities which make a popular mix of old and new in the park's 135 year history.

Opening Times

• Fri 7 Sept: Guided walk 1030

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: As the event is taking place outdoors, suitable clothing and footwear should be worn on the day.

Additional information: Max 25 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

Directions: Please meet at Abbey Park Gates, next to the lodges off Abbey Park Road. There are several signposts from all the entrances into the park. The public car park is off Abbey Park Road.

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History and Regeneration - Leicester’s Old Town

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5DB

Join a walking tour with a local historian and discover more about the fascinating history of the Greyfriars part of Leicester's old town. You…

The Greyfriars Townscape Heritage is regenerating this forgotten area and is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Join a walking tour with a local historian and discover more about the fascinating history of the Greyfriars part of Leicester's old town.

You can also learn about the ongoing efforts of the Greyfriars Townscape Heritage Initiative to regenerate this historic area.

Opening Times

• Sun 9 Sept: 1400 - 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: There is limited on site disabled parking. Accessible toilets are available at the nearby St Martin's House Conference Centre.

Additional information: Max 25 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . Parking is available at the nearby Newarke Street car park. Toilets and a baby changing area are available at the nearby St Martin's House Conference Centre.

Directions: The meeting point is the Richard III Statue, outside the Richard III Visitor Centre in Cathedral Gardens

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Joseph Goddard Heritage

Former Leicestershire Bank, 31 Granby Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6EJ

Opened in 1873 as the Leicestershire Banking Company and now a spiritual community centre, 31 Granby Street has long been acknowledged as a…

The architecture of Joseph Goddard features prominently in Leicester City Centre and this building is a striking example of his work.
Opened in 1873 as the Leicestershire Banking Company and now a spiritual community centre, 31 Granby Street has long been acknowledged as a landmark in Leicester's Victorian architecture. Enjoy the grand banking hall's tall ceiling, the exquisite woodwork, the stone pillars and the impressive stained glass windows, as well as an insight to the Hare Krishna community's vibrant activities.

You will be able to view a heritage exhibition of the work of the Civic Society and view Joseph Goddard's original plans of the building.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Civic Society Leicester exhibition 1000-1600
• Fri 7 Sept: Civic Society Leicester exhibition 1000-1600
• Sat 8 Sept: Civic Society Leicester exhibition1000-1600
• Sun 9 Sept: Civic Society Leicester exhibition 1000-1600
• Thurs 13 Sept: Iskcon Leicester - 1100-1600
• Fri 14 Sept: Iskcon Leicester - 1100-1600
• Sat 15 Sept: Iskcon Leicester - 1000-1800
• Sun 16 Sept: Iskcon Leicester - 1000-1800

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Please arrive through the Granby Street entrance. Disabled access from Bishop Street. Disabled parking on the streets surrounding the building. Visitors will be asked to remove their shoes when entering the banking hall. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, meat, fish or egg products are prohibited on the premises.

Additional information: There will be heritage and music activities suitable for adults and children on both Saturday and Sunday.

Directions: Corner of Granby Street and Bishop Street.

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LCB Depot

LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1RE

Leicester City Bus Depot was refurbished in 2004 and transformed into an award winning workspace hub for creative businesses. This is an exciting…

Leicester's Cultural Quarter is a vibrant environment having undergone significant culture led regeneration.
Leicester City Bus Depot was refurbished in 2004 and transformed into an award winning workspace hub for creative businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to join a guided tour to see many of the quirky original features of the building including its money vaults. Some tenant companies may also have their doors open for visitors to take a sneaky peak.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1300-1400
• Fri 14 Sept: 1300-1400

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: LCB Depot Call: 0116 2616800 Email: info@lcbdepot.co.uk

Access Information: Onsite disabled parking at rear of building. Please arrange when booking a tour. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult on the tours.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . All day parking at CP multi-storey car park in Halford Street for £5 if ticket is stamped by LCB Depot. On-street pay and display in surrounding streets for up to 2 hours. Cycle racks in rear courtyard at LCB Depot. Follow tweets @lcbdepot and @makersyard There is an onsite cafe open to the public 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday This building is a bustling commercial workspace.

Directions: Opposite Manhattan Bar in Leicester's Cultural Quarter. Grid reference SK591044.

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Leicester Cathedral Tours

Leicester Cathedral, Peacock Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5DE

Built on the site of a Roman temple dedicated to St Martin of Tours Leicester Cathedral boosts 900 years of history. More recently it has seen the…

Leicester Cathedral is located in the physical heart of the city and county.
Built on the site of a Roman temple dedicated to St Martin of Tours Leicester Cathedral boosts 900 years of history. More recently it has seen the reinternment of Richard III, the last English King to die in battle.

Over 100 years ago the Victorian architect Raphael Brandon magnificently restored, and in places rebuilt the church including the addition of a 220ft spire. When the Diocese of Leicester was re-established in 1927, the church was hallowed as Leicester Cathedral.

Book onto a guided tour of the Cathedral tower or join a tour marking the centenary of the end of World War I.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Cathedral Tower Tours 1100, 1300 World War I Tours 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Please meet at the south door entrance of the Cathedral Contact: Rebecca Hale Call: 0116 261 5362 Email: rebecca.hale@leccofe.org

Access Information: The accessible toilet is only available at nearby St Martins House. Children under 14 are excluded from the Tower tours. People participating in the Tower tour need to be mobile and used to heights and confined spaces.

Additional information: Max 15 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

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Leicester Print Workshop

Leicester Print Workshop, 50, St George Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QG

Architecturally transformed from a 1970s warehouse to a purpose designed Printmaking studio in 2015, RIBA award winning in 2016, Leicester Print…

Leicester Print Workshop is located in a converted warehouse originally built as a Steel Fabricators for George Alton and still retains the decommissioned crane beam.
Architecturally transformed from a 1970s warehouse to a purpose designed Printmaking studio in 2015, RIBA award winning in 2016, Leicester Print Workshop is the Midlands centre for Fine Art printmaking. Drop in for an interactive tour guiding you around a range of historical Printmaking presses, some dating back to 1838 and still used today. There will also be an opportunity to have a go at using a letter press type and printing your own card!

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1200 - 1300
• Sat 15 Sept: 1200 -1300

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Leicester Print Workshop is a busy working studio, with printmaking machines. All visitors are required to observe the health and safety guidance from the Leicester Print Workshop Team.

Directions: Situated in the Cultural Quarter. Front door entrance is on Queen Street. Map grid reference - SK5936704416

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Leicester Synagogue

Highfield Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1AD

The Synagogue is a Grade II listed building and well over 100 years old. There will be informal tours of the building as well as explanations…

Jewish place of Worship
The Synagogue is a Grade II listed building and well over 100 years old. There will be informal tours of the building as well as explanations about its use and the Jewish Faith from members of the Jewish Community.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 10.30 - 1600
• Sun 16 Sept: 1030 - 1600

Booking Details: No booking required

Additional information: Max 12 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

Directions: Highfield Street is on the left as you go up London Road from the Railway Station & before you reach Victoria Park. Highfield Street is a Residents Parking Area, but there are parking meters costing 20p for an hour or 50p for 3 hours.

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Leicester’s Historic Victoria Park

Leicester's Historic Victoria Park, outside De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RU

Join one of the city's Blue Badge guides on a one hour guided walk of Leicester's historic Victoria Park. This walk forms part of the Story of…

Leicester's parks have been recreational spaces for generations of people.
Join one of the city's Blue Badge guides on a one hour guided walk of Leicester's historic Victoria Park. This walk forms part of the Story of parks project which looks at the history of Leicester's beautiful parks.. Discover more of the fascinating architecture and social history of the park, from its use as a racecourse to the bombing of the pavilion and the creation of the War Memorial, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Join in the fun of the Raucous Races activities that will be taking place in the park.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: Guided walk 1030

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: As the event is taking place outdoors, suitable clothing and footwear should be worn on the day. The car park is pay and display.

Additional information: Max 25 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

Directions: Meeting point is outside De Montfort Hall. De Montfort Hall is situated at the junction of Regent Road and Granville Road on the edge of Victoria Park. Located one mile south of Leicester's city centre, the hall is well signposted on the inner ring road. if using the M1, come off at junction 21 and follow the signs for the outer ring road A563 (Leicester South and East), turning north along the A50 (Welford Road) or A6 (London Road).

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Love Architecture: A Guided Walk of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter

Meeting Place - LCB Depot, 31, Rutland Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1RE

Discover more about Leicester's Cultural Quarter by joining an informative architect led guided walk covering the history and recent…

Leicester has undergone significant culture led regeneration with areas transforming into new vibrant, exciting places.
Discover more about Leicester's Cultural Quarter by joining an informative architect led guided walk covering the history and recent transformation of the area from hosiery and boot making to today's creative industries. Architect Nils Feldmann, on behalf of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects, will expertly guide visitors around the Cultural Quarter. The walk will include LCB Depot, Curve, Maker's Yard and Phoenix. Not to be missed!

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Guided Walks: 1200-1400 and 1500-1700

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: There is limited on street pay and display parking and also nearby at the NCP car park in Halford Street.

Additional information: Max 30 people per tour/event. Event Duration: .

Directions: The starting point for the guided walks is LCB Depot.

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Magazine Gateway

Magazine Gateway, Oxford Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5XW

Originally a 15th century gateway into the former Newarke religious precinct, this building was later used as a munitions store during the English…

The Magazine Gateway, a building people walk, cycle and drive past, opens it's doors and invites you to look inside.
Originally a 15th century gateway into the former Newarke religious precinct, this building was later used as a munitions store during the English Civil War. Interesting features include graffiti dating back to the 16th century. Book a guided tour or wander around this iconic local landmark.

Opening Times

• Fri 7 Sept: Tours only 1200, 1300
• Sat 8 Sept: 1100 - 1500
• Sun 9 Sept: Tours only 1245, 1400, 1500

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Newarke Houses Museum and Gardens Call: 0116 2254980

Access Information: Not suitable for very young children or those with mobility issues. Sensible shoes must be worn. Access to upper floors is via a spiral staircase.

Additional information: Max 15 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . Toilet facilities, including accessible toilets, will be available at nearby Newarke Houses Museum.

Directions: Opposite De Montfort University Law Building and near to Newarke Houses Museum.

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Makers’ Yard

Makers Yard, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1SB

See the award winning Makers Yard – a recently refurbished Grade II Listed hosiery factory dating back to 1854. The building has been…

Leicester's Cultural Quarter has undergone significant culture led regeneration and is an attractive and vibrant area.
See the award winning Makers Yard – a recently refurbished Grade II Listed hosiery factory dating back to 1854. The building has been refurbished into quality and inspiring workspaces for artists and designer-makers. See this charming building, learn about its rich heritage and meet the tenants now working there! Period features such as wheels and cogs, fire doors, trap doors, original paintwork and floorboards still remain in this sensitive restoration which received an award from Leicester Civic Society.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 1100-1200
• Fri 14 Sept: 1100-1200

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: LCB Depot Call: 0116 2616800 Email: info@lcbdepot.co.uk

Access Information: In the event of a fire the lift should not be used. There are some narrow and relatively steep staircases. Due to restrictions imposed by this historic listed building, in the unlikely event of a fire, it is not possible to provide emergency evacuation assistance via the staircases for people with mobility issues. There are refuge areas on each level, situated by the lifts, should an incident occur.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . Children under 12 must be supervised. Refreshments available at the start/end point at LCB Depot. Discounted NCP car parking nearby. All-day parking at the NCP multi-storey car park in nearby Halford Street is available if your ticket is stamped at the café counter at LCB Depot. On-street pay and display parking is available in surrounding streets for up to 2 hours. Cycle racks are available in the rear courtyard at LCB Depot

Directions: On Thursday and Friday please meet at LCB Depot reception, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street Leicester, LE1 1RE. If travelling by car please turn off Charles Street on to Rutland Street. Follow the one-way street around to the NCP car park by Curve theatre. Park at Halford Street NCP Car park. LCB Depot is the meeting point for this event, 20 metres away from NCP car park. On-site disabled parking is available in the rear courtyard at LCB Depot. Please cask about this when booking a place on a tour.

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Spinney Hill Park Guided Walk

Spinney Hill Park, St Saviours Road, Leicester, Leicestershire

Created in 1885 Spinney Hill Park, truly a park of the Victorian age with lots of heritage waiting to be discovered. Join a expert led guided walk…

Leicester's parks have been an area of recreation for generations of people.
Created in 1885 Spinney Hill Park, truly a park of the Victorian age with lots of heritage waiting to be discovered. Join a expert led guided walk to learn about the history of the park.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Guided Walk 1030

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Visit Leicester Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: On-street parking is available around the park

Additional information: Max 25 people per tour/event. Event Duration: guided walk one hour duration.

Directions: Meet by the old park lodge (just inside the park) on St Saviours Road.

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St Andrew’s Church

St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7DH

A rare opportunity to see this high Victorian masterpiece by Sir George Gilbert, the architect of the St Pancras Station Hotel. Drop in to view…

St Andrew's Church opens it's usually closed doors to welcome visitors to explore inside.
A rare opportunity to see this high Victorian masterpiece by Sir George Gilbert, the architect of the St Pancras Station Hotel. Drop in to view the lofty roof and the bold brick patterning.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: No booking required

Directions: The church is located between Leicester Royal Infirmary and De Montfort University

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St Mary’s Church, Humberstone

St Mary's Church, Mail Street, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1AE

Humberstone, a Leicester suburb, was formerly a village in its own right and this is an opportunity to visit St. Marys, the parish church. Drop in…

St Mary's Church Humberstone invites visitors to drop in and discover what the church has to offer. Tours and information are available to learn more about the church and the village.
Humberstone, a Leicester suburb, was formerly a village in its own right and this is an opportunity to visit St. Marys, the parish church. Drop in to see many interesting features of the church. The west tower is medieval, in the Decorated style, and is surmounted by a spire. The chancel is medieval too. Raphael Brandon rebuilt the rest of the church in 1858 and the remains of a cob wall can be found in the corner of the churchyard The church is at the start of the Humberstone local history trail. There will also be a series of children's activities during the day.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Parking, including on-site disabled parking, is available in the Church Hall car park. On-site toilets, including accessible toilets, are available in the Church Hall. A baby changing/breast feeding area is available in the Church Hall. Sensible shoes are recommended.

Directions: St Mary's Church can be approached via the Lychgate on Main Street, Humberstone. Flat access via the iron gate on Main Street, Humberstone or via steps from Lidster Close, Humberstone. Map grid reference SK262705981

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St Nicholas’ Church

St Nicholas' Church, St Nicholas Circle, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 4LB

Explore the oldest place of worship in Leicester. Discover how the building has evolved over the centuries since its Saxon origins. Visitors are…

St Nicholas' Church has played an important part in Leicester's history.
Explore the oldest place of worship in Leicester. Discover how the building has evolved over the centuries since its Saxon origins. Visitors are encouraged to find the Roman dog’s paw print and enjoy the peaceful space. Drop in event.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 1000-1600

Booking Details: No booking required

Directions: Next to Jewry Wall.

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Stephenson Built Glenfield Railway Tunnel 1832

Co-operative super store (Far end car park), Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8BQ

Walk along the trackbed of one of the world's earliest Steam railways into the Glenfield tunnel on the Leicester to Swannington Railway. When…

Walk and talk along original L&SR Trackbed & be taken 400 yards into the original mile long railway tunnel.
Walk along the trackbed of one of the world's earliest Steam railways into the Glenfield tunnel on the Leicester to Swannington Railway. When opened in 1832 this was the longest Steam Railway Tunnel in the world, at 81 chains 60 links long! (1,796 yards ). Started on the banks of the canal in the centre of Leicester, at the West Bridge, it brought much needed coal from the Leicestershire Coalfields at Long Lane, Whitwick - soon renamed Coalville. LIHS have a licence from the owners Leicester City Council to open this Grade II listed tunnel to the public on HODs .Come and join us for a one hour trip underground. It's cold & dark but the bats will not trouble you!

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: 10.00am,11.30 am, 2.00pm & 3.30 pm
• Sun 9 Sept: 10.00am,11.30am, 2.0 pm & 3.30 pm
• Sat 15 Sept: 10.00 am, 11.30 am, 2.0pm & 3.30 pm
• Sun 16 Sept: 10.00 am; 11.30 a, 2.0 pm& 3.30 pm

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Pre booking is essential and tours only start from the co-op Contact: Mr Chris Hossack Call: 0116 2415153 Email: lihsvisitgt@virginmedia.com Go to: http://lihs.org.uk Booking opens: 1 April 2018 Booking closes: 1 September 2018

Access Information: Dark , Cold ( 10 deg c) and poor underfoot walkway conditions. NO facilities at tunnel but all facilities at meeting place 1/2 mile from tunnel portal

Additional information: Max 25 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . We have taken over 3,500 visitors safely into & out of the tunnel in the last 5 years.

Directions: All tours start from the Co-Op Superstore at Glenfield ,LE3 8BQ Leicestershire and MUST be pre booked in advance. either by e-mail (Preferred) lihsvisitgt@virginmedia.com or phone0116-2415153 and speak to Chris Hossack, LIHS Chairman.

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The City Rooms

Hotel Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5AW

The City Rooms is a Georgian Grade I listed venue located in the heart of Leicester City Centre. Built originally in 1792, it has undergone a…

The City Rooms is opening it's grand doors to reveal the beauty of the inside of the building.
The City Rooms is a Georgian Grade I listed venue located in the heart of Leicester City Centre. Built originally in 1792, it has undergone a careful two-year restoration programme to transform it into a stunning wedding and conference venue. Steeped in history, the centrepiece is its magnificent ballroom, which runs the whole length of the building, complete with many period decorative features.

Opening Times

• Thurs 13 Sept: 0900-1700

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Accompanied children welcome. There is a lift to the first floor only.

Additional information: There is a baby changing area but no breast feeding area.

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The Mill (27 Millstone Lane)

27 Millstone Lane, , Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5JN

Largely empty for many years, there are exciting proposals to breathe new life into this fascinating building on Millstone Lane. Join a tour of…

The Greyfriars Townscape Initiative is regenerating this forgotten area and is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Largely empty for many years, there are exciting proposals to breathe new life into this fascinating building on Millstone Lane. Join a tour of the site with Digital Media Company, Created by Ten and learn about their ideas for putting The Mill back on the map.

Opening Times

• Fri 7 Sept: 1200 -1300
• Thurs 13 Sept: 1700 - 1800

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Contact: Andrew Gundelach Call: 0116 456 0010 Email: andy@createdbyten.com

Access Information: Sensible shoes must be worn as there are a number of steep steps and uneven floor surfaces. There are low beams on the upper floor.

Additional information: Max 10 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . There are businesses and individuals working from the building that may be filming onsite.

Directions: Meeting point is outside the entrance to The Mill, 27 Millstone Lane

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Welford Road Cemetery Leicester - Guided tours

Welford Road Cemetery Visitor Centre, Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6BF

Opened in 1849, Welford Road Cemetery contains the graves of many of those who, in the 19th century, significantly contributed to the growth and…

For most of the Victorian period Welford Road Cemetery was the only cemetery in Leicester.
Opened in 1849, Welford Road Cemetery contains the graves of many of those who, in the 19th century, significantly contributed to the growth and development of Leicester including leading industrialists, philanthropists, civic and religious leaders. It is a beautiful example of a garden cemetery and provides a green oasis close to the city centre. Book onto a tour of the cemetery to discover more about the story of Leicester through those buried there.

Opening Times

• Sat 8 Sept: Tour 1400 - 1530
• Sun 9 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1230
• Sat 15 Sept: Tour 1400 - 1530
• Sun 16 Sept: Tour 1100 & 1230

Booking Details: Pre-booking: Required
Please meet at the Welford Road Cemetery Visitor Centre for the start of the tour. Contact: Visit Leicester. Call: 0116 2994444

Access Information: Full wheelchair access to visitor centre but some parts of the cemetery inaccessible. Partial wheelchair access to some parts of the cemetery. Participants should be reasonably mobile as it is a walking tour. It is advisable to wear suitable footwear.

Additional information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: . Light refreshments will be provided after each tour.

Directions: The cemetery is signposted on all major routes in the city.

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Winstanley House

Winstanley House, Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1HX

Winstanley House, formerly Braunstone Hall, was created for Clement Winstanley the wealthy owner of the surrounding estate. It became the family's…

This historic building is set within 160 acres of parkland and has been sympathetically restored into a boutique hotel and entertainment venue.
Winstanley House, formerly Braunstone Hall, was created for Clement Winstanley the wealthy owner of the surrounding estate. It became the family's primary residence in the 18th Century. Since 1932 it has been many things, including a school and the Divisional Headquarters to the US 82nd Airbourne Division during WWII.

This is an opportunity to drop in and discover this historic building and grounds and to view the restoration and transformation that has brought it back to life today.

Opening Times

• Thurs 6 Sept: 0900-1800
• Thurs 13 Sept: 0900-1800
• Sun 16 Sept: 0900-1800

Booking Details: No booking required

Access Information: Lift only to the 1st floor.

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